The LaLiT Laxmi Vilas Palace Udaipur has announced the appointment of Mr. Arjun Belliappa as its new General Manager. With more than two decades of diverse hospitality experience, he is known for elevating guest satisfaction, improving operational efficiency, and driving strong business growth.

Mr. Belliappa began his career as a Hotel Operational Management Trainee with JW Marriott, Juhu, and later worked at The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai. His career grew further during his seven-year journey with The Oberoi Group, where he contributed to operations at The Oberoi Mumbai, Trident Nariman Point, and Trident Gurgaon, eventually becoming Assistant Front Office Manager.

Over the years, he has held senior leadership roles with Park Hyatt Hyderabad, Radisson Blu Atria Bengaluru, Mantri Square Mall, Lemon Tree Premier, Sunbird Trust, and Betta Living Resorts. These roles have given him valuable experience across luxury hotels, large-scale operations, and mission-driven hospitality projects.

Most recently, Mr. Belliappa served as General Manager at Hotel Lakend, Udaipur. His strong understanding of the local market helped him enhance service quality and overall business performance.

Sharing his thoughts on the new role, Mr. Arjun Belliappa said, “It is an honour to join The LaLiT Laxmi Vilas Palace Udaipur, a landmark property that captures the splendour of Rajasthan and a bygone era. I look forward to working with the team to create memorable guest experiences that uphold the brand’s legacy of warmth, luxury, and inclusion.”

Welcoming him to the group, Mr. Vivek Shukla, CEO, The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group, said, “We are delighted to have Mr. Arjun Belliappa join The LaLiT family. His leadership, expertise, and dedication to excellence will further strengthen our commitment to offering unparalleled guest experiences at The LaLiT Laxmi Vilas Palace Udaipur.”

With this appointment, The LaLiT Laxmi Vilas Palace Udaipur continues its commitment to delivering refined hospitality rooted in heritage, warmth, and exceptional service.

TREVOC Group has strengthened its leadership team by appointing Aman Bhasin as Assistant Vice President – Sales as the brand continues to expand its premium real estate footprint in Gurugram. Aman brings over a decade of experience working with leading developers such as Whiteland Corporation, M3M India Pvt. Ltd. and Omaxe Ltd., where he built a strong track record in driving revenue growth and leading high-performing sales teams.

Speaking about the appointment, Gurpal Singh Chawla, Managing Director, TREVOC Group, said, “Aman’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for TREVOC as we scale our premium footprint across Gurugram. His deep market understanding, strategic sales mindset, and proven ability to build high-performance teams make him a valuable addition to our leadership.”

Sharing his excitement about joining the organisation, Aman Bhasin said, “TREVOC’s ambition to lead Gurugram’s next era of premium real estate development is fully aligned with my approach to delivering excellence and long-term value.”

With this appointment, TREVOC Group continues to reinforce its commitment to delivering high-quality and future-ready developments across Gurugram.

Atmosphere Core, one of South Asia’s leading hospitality names with strong expansion plans across Asia and Europe, has announced the appointment of three new General Managers across its well-known Maldives resorts under Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts and COLOURS OF OBLU. The move reflects the company’s growing focus on seamless operations, consistent brand experiences and innovation in guest engagement.

Under the Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts portfolio, Mr Maurice Van Den Bosch assumes leadership at VARU by Atmosphere, while Mr Mario Stanic takes charge as General Manager at RAAYA by Atmosphere. Within the COLOURS OF OBLU brand, Mr Brett Craig Castleman joins as the new General Manager of OBLU SELECT Sangeli.

Mario Stanic, who steps into his role at RAAYA by Atmosphere, brings an international career shaped by over 30 years of experience across luxury resorts in the Maldives, Indian Ocean, Europe, the Middle East and APAC. Known for reimagining guest journeys with emotion-led hospitality, he blends creative thinking with strong operational discipline. “True hospitality is about emotion. It’s the feeling guests take home. My aim is to craft moments that resonate, driven by teamwork and genuine care,” says Mario.

Joining VARU by Atmosphere, Maurice Van Den Bosch brings over 25 years of global experience across the Maldives, Sri Lanka and the Caribbean. His easy-going, collaborative leadership style reflects his Australian roots, and he is widely recognised within Atmosphere Core for his ability to translate strategy into consistent results. “Varu has a unique rhythm. It’s vibrant and full of soul. My goal is to lead with energy and collaboration, ensuring guests feel that joy in every interaction,” says Maurice.

At OBLU SELECT Sangeli, Brett Craig Castleman steps in with 27 years of hospitality experience across Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean. Known for his warm, intuitive approach, he focuses on creating heartfelt, meaningful guest experiences. “Great hospitality begins with genuine connection. When a team feels valued, guests feel it too. My vision is to nurture that shared passion every single day,” says Brett.

Speaking about the appointments, Mr Ashwin Handa, Chief Operating Officer, Atmosphere Core, said, “Leadership agility and strong operational alignment are vital to our continued success. Mario, Maurice and Brett bring not only extensive international experience but also a deep commitment to our philosophy of heartfelt hospitality. Their leadership will strengthen our collective mission to deliver the Joy of Giving.”

These appointments come at a time when Atmosphere Core continues to grow its portfolio, expand global partnerships and strengthen its presence across key destinations